Communications Officer vacancy - UNDP Moldova Country Office

The Communications Officer will report to the UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative and Communications Analyst (remotely) and will work within the UN House premises. UNDP will provide a corporate email account which is crucial for the access and update of the UNDP website. Payments shall be made upon acceptance of deliverables by the Communications Analyst.

The Communication Officer shall provide communications support to the Country Office and projects, replacing the UNDP Communications Analyst who will be on maternity leave. The period covers 2 weeks of adaptation/learning/orientation and coaching by the Communications Analyst, and 2 weeks at the end of the assignment for hand over.

Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines

Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff

Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit

Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results-Based Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of Programme, managing data, reporting

Ability to provide input to business processes, re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.

Ability to engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government and represent UNDP in national and regional fora.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and to prepare accurate and complete reports and other documents.

Capacity to implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document;

Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities;

Ability to achieve results and meet strict deadlines in an effective manner, maintaining a high quality standard throughout

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

Tolerates conditions of stress, uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to maintain a positive outlook and to work productively

Demonstrated ability to manage a team and to foster team spirit and synergy;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent of 5 years’ University Degree in Journalism, Communication/Media Studies, International Relations, Sociology or other closely related field.

Experience:

At least five years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience at the national or international level in working with the media, a significant proportion of which should involve taking a leading role in conducting high-level media and awareness raising campaigns successfully targeting national press, television and radio.

Experience in coordination of communication activities in an international organization or non-governmental organization;

Proven experience in working with international organizations (successful experience in working with UN agencies is an asset);